Remote Security Automation Engineer

Who is SimSpace:

SimSpace launched in 2015 with a singular purpose – addressing the most urgent and sophisticated cybersecurity challenges to reduce risk for our most vulnerable and valuable infrastructure. The organizations around the world that we depend on every day to keep our loved ones safe and secure. Our healthcare facilities, schools, financial institutions, transit centers, grocery stores, and workplaces just to name a few. To deliver global resiliency, we provide an elite cyber range platform to curate unassailable cyber defenses, data driven decisions, cutting edge training labs, live attack scenarios, and extensive individual and dynamic team readiness training.

SimSpace works as OneTeam to elevate humanity around the world. We are committed to continuously improving and delivering a cultivated member experience whether that is accomplished through focusing on supporting our client’s teams or our own mission driven SimSpacers.

We are an international company headquartered in Boston’s Fort Point in the U.S. If you are interested in elevating the technology and creative solutions necessary to secure and safeguard our future while working alongside others who share your passion for purpose and development, we want to meet you!

Why should you choose a career at SimSpace?

We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere everyday which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.

Our core values:

• Serve to Protect – We provide safe space, deliver on the mission, and elevate humanity
• Acquire Understanding – We seek and provide clarity 10x, cultivate comprehension, and believe information goes both all ways
• Operate as Innovators – We stay curious, practice consistency over intensity, and continue to be the change we need in the world
• Teamwork Without Borders – We are never alone, we solve for all, and keep people at the heart of everything we do

We are looking for:

A Security Automation Engineer who will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated security solutions across our cyber range environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of next-generation security automation frameworks.

What will you be doing as a Senior Security Automation Engineer at SimSpace?

• Architect and automate the deployment of endpoint and network security tools in virtualized environments
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Puppet, Ansible, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for security tools and configurations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
• Design and develop custom automation tools and integrations to enhance security tool installation efficacy
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members
• Troubleshoot complex issues in automated systems and provide timely resolutions
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and automation best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation for all automation processes and tools

What are the qualifications to apply? To be successful as a Senior Security Automation Engineer, you need to have:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in security automation and engineering roles
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and creative approach to challenges
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective cross-organizational communication
• Self-driven work ethic and ability to work independently
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
• Team player with the ability to mentor junior team members
• Practical experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including:
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack)
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)
  • Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms
  • Next-generation Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet)
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (e.g., Snort, Suricata)
• Proven track record in automating network actions, including configuration management, asset discovery, and license management
• Advanced proficiency in Puppet and Ansible for small to large-scale automation tasks
• Strong scripting/programming skills in PowerShell, Python, and Go
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security offerings
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and compliance requirements

Required proficiency and experience with many of these languages/models:

• Scripting and Programming: PowerShell, Python, Go, Bash
• Automation Tools: Puppet, Ansible
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Security Tools: Splunk, Elastic Stack, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Suricata, Chronicle, QRadar

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in cybersecurity roles such as SOC analyst, incident response, or digital forensics
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications
• Familiarity with AI or machine learning and their applications in security automation
• Contributions to open-source security projects or research publications in the field
• Experience with popular cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GPEN)
• Cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
• Relevant automation certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation)

We provide the following:

• Salary Range $100,000 - 140,000
• Comprehensive benefits package that start on day one
• 401k match with immediate vesting
• Flex time, the time off you need when you need it
• Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program
• LinkedIn Learning Membership
• Monthly reimbursement for meaningful connections with other SimSpacers

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

SimSpace does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression and identity, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. SimSpace encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].

SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.